Sheykh Efendi was saying that the month of Receb is the month of ALLAH swt. This month reminds us to obey ALLAH swt and to fear Him. Story of the arrogance of Nemrut in the face of Prophet Ibrahim a.s., and his defeat by the mosquito. Many nemruts today declare war on ALLAH swt by disobeying him. Realize that you are the weakest servant, ask for forgiveness and acceptance. Ask to have arrogance removed from your heart.
Friday afternoon; June 19, 2009 (Jumaada Thani 25, 1430)
Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi was saying that Holy Prophet Muhammad (saws) gave the secret of tarikat, as well as everything that was in his heart, to Abu Bakr Siddik (ra) while they were together in the cave outside Makka. Later Prophet (saws) gave the secret of La illaha Il ALLAH to Sayiddina Ali (ra). All 40 tarikats came from these two sahaba. Sheykh Efendi also spoke about how ALLAH swt does not like arrogant display of power. Physical power must be used correctly. A man of vision is not afraid of earthly power. It is only fleeting.
Today’s people are not even remembering ALLAH swt when they are in sejde. They are preoccupied with love of the world (dunya) – car, bank account, children, whatever. People are fearing death. But If you put love of ahirat in your heart, you have no worries. Dunya will run after you. Be aware of the state you are in when making salat, that ALLAH swt is watching you, and that Azrael (Angel of Death) is very near.
Sheykh Efendi also tells us the story of Namrud and Ibrahim (aleyhis salam) — that Namrud declared lordship to Allah and was defeated by a tiny, crippled mosquito. Today’s 21st century people, who don’t even have any power, are acting and trying to live like Namrud, declaring lordship to Allah. We must wake up!
Sheykh Efendi is asking, “How long can you continue not knowing why you are living?” Hazreti Adam aleyhi selam made one mistake and cried for centuries to ask forgiveness. Shaytan did not ask forgiveness, and lost everything in spite of his knowledge. Safety is from obeying ALLAH swt and His Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), not from book knowledge. Submission to a friend of ALLAH is required to reach safety. Mercy of ALLAH swt is there as long as you breathe. Seek Prophetic knowledge. It’s not in computers. The healthiest way of receiving knowledge is through dreams. Watch out for dajjal. Shaytan never reached to Holy Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, in any way. Safety is only through him. During the month of Rejeb, keep to yourself, at least after Fajr or after Asr.
Sheykh Efendi is saying to be obedient to the ones who give you news from ahirat (eternity). Have fear from ALLAH swt. Live as ALLAH and His Prophet want – not as your ego wants. Holy Prophet saws said that ALLAH is going to lift the haybet from Muslims, so their enemies will finish them – because the Muslims fell in love with dunya and came to hate death.
Osmanli Naksibendi Sohbets 